RADAR AND MISSILE SYSTEMS - MODULE
Module Specification:
Radar Systems - 30149
Ballistics -30150
Missiles - 30151
6 credits
6 credits
6 credits
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Understand the basic principles of how a RADAR system works.
Describe the mechanics of electromagnetic waves.
Identify the various RADAR systems in existence, specify their applications and limitations,
and explain the principles of how they work.
Describe the most commonly used techniques in processing RADAR signals.
Recognise and describe the various technologies used in the design of RADAR systems:
antennas, transmitters, duplexers, data display screens, etc.
Define the basic principles of secondary surveillance radars and IFF/SIF interrogators.
Define electronic countermeasure concepts (ECM) and counter-countermeasures (ECCM)
and electronic protection measures (EPM).
Analyse the movement of a projectile both in and outside the gun barrel.
Analyse projectile-barrel behaviour.
Recognise the mechanisms of penetration, destruction, fragmentation and the necessary
protection.
Calculate the ballistic dispersion.
Predict the effects produced by a projectile.
Describe the scientific disciplines which contribute to the design and operation of a missile,
comparing them with each other so as to provide an overview with special emphasis on
the guidance system.
Use the technical data accompanying the existing missile systems to extract information
concerning the system’s potential.
Course Outline:
Introduction to radar systems
Doppler radar
Continuous wave radar
Natural interference
Tracking radar
Synthetic aperture radar
Secondary surveillance radar
Countermeasures and counter-countermeasures
Internal ballistics
External ballistics
Terminal ballistics
Ballistic effects
Movement of rocket vehicles
Guidance laws
Guidance systems
Laws and navigation systems
Configurations and stability of subsystems and missile dynamics
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV, RPV, UTA)
Work experience at Centres, Military Units or Organisations both at home and
abroad
Assessment:
Knowledge through written exam
Knowledge through laboratory exam
Resolution of problems or cases
Portfolio
Observation
Objective tests
The final grade will correspond to the weighted average of scores for each test. The weight of
the criteria will be pre-established by the staff teaching the subject and communicated to the
students.
Contact: Dr Jorge Rosell (e-mail: jrosell at unizar.es)